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'The Green Room' Return Of The Osprey: A Southern Michigan Success Story DDT wiped out Osprey from Southern Michigan, but a reintroduction program has resulted in over fifty breeding pairs in the region. It is reason to...Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:50:27 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-return-osprey-southern-michigan-success-story
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-return-osprey-southern-michigan-success-story DDT wiped out Osprey from Southern Michigan, but a reintroduction program has resulted in over fifty breeding pairs in the region. It is reason to...539no DDT wiped out Osprey from Southern Michigan, but a reintroduction program has resulted in over fifty breeding pairs in the region. It is reason to...

]]>The Green Room: The Local Buzz About Pollinator DeclineMichigan's bee population has been devastated. Monarch Butterflies are in swift decline. Our food, and landscaping habits, may be to blame. Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:00:23 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-local-buzz-about-pollinator-decline
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-local-buzz-about-pollinator-declineMichigan's bee population has been devastated. Monarch Butterflies are in swift decline. Our food, and landscaping habits, may be to blame. 518noMichigan's bee population has been devastated. Monarch Butterflies are in swift decline. Our food, and landscaping habits, may be to blame.

]]>Sound Matters: Noise And Its ImpactsApproximately 15 percent of Americans under age 70 have preventable noise-related hearing loss. New research is showing that seemingly benign levels of...Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:14:15 -0400http://wemu.org/post/sound-matters-noise-and-its-impacts
http://wemu.org/post/sound-matters-noise-and-its-impactsApproximately 15 percent of Americans under age 70 have preventable noise-related hearing loss. New research is showing that seemingly benign levels of...505noApproximately 15 percent of Americans under age 70 have preventable noise-related hearing loss. New research is showing that seemingly benign levels of...

]]>When It Rains, It Pours: Local Efforts To Contain Floodwaters Water is life-giving, but too much, too fast is destructive. Climate change is causing more severe rainstorms, creating challenges for both homeowners...Fri, 30 May 2014 07:00:00 -0400http://wemu.org/post/when-it-rains-it-pours-local-efforts-contain-floodwaters
http://wemu.org/post/when-it-rains-it-pours-local-efforts-contain-floodwaters Water is life-giving, but too much, too fast is destructive. Climate change is causing more severe rainstorms, creating challenges for both homeowners...531no Water is life-giving, but too much, too fast is destructive. Climate change is causing more severe rainstorms, creating challenges for both homeowners...

]]>The Green Room: Chimney Swifts In Washtenaw CountyIn nature, Chimney Swifts nest in large hollow trees, but when the logging of Michigan did away with those, the swifts adapted to large chimneys. Now,...Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:13:57 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-chimney-swifts-washtenaw-county
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-chimney-swifts-washtenaw-countyIn nature, Chimney Swifts nest in large hollow trees, but when the logging of Michigan did away with those, the swifts adapted to large chimneys. Now,...503noIn nature, Chimney Swifts nest in large hollow trees, but when the logging of Michigan did away with those, the swifts adapted to large chimneys. Now,...

]]>The Green Room: Tackling Stadium Waste Collegiate athletic events are big generators: of excitement, of revenue, and of waste. How can we cut down on the trash, while leaving the finances...Fri, 29 Nov 2013 07:25:17 -0500http://wemu.org/post/green-room-tackling-stadium-waste
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-tackling-stadium-waste Collegiate athletic events are big generators: of excitement, of revenue, and of waste. How can we cut down on the trash, while leaving the finances...531no Collegiate athletic events are big generators: of excitement, of revenue, and of waste. How can we cut down on the trash, while leaving the finances...

]]>The Green Room: Local Speed Limits And Bicycle/Pedestrian SafetyOf 22 fatal crashes in Washtenaw County in 2012, six of those fatalities were bikes and pedestrians. Some say our speed limits are too fast, while...Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:44:13 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-local-speed-limits-and-bicyclepedestrian-safety
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-local-speed-limits-and-bicyclepedestrian-safetyOf 22 fatal crashes in Washtenaw County in 2012, six of those fatalities were bikes and pedestrians. Some say our speed limits are too fast, while...517noOf 22 fatal crashes in Washtenaw County in 2012, six of those fatalities were bikes and pedestrians. Some say our speed limits are too fast, while...

]]>Protecting Habitat For Endangered Field BirdsOpen natural areas such as meadows, prairies, and "oak openings" are declining habitats, which spells trouble for the species that depend on them. BarbaraFri, 30 Aug 2013 07:48:46 -0400http://wemu.org/post/protecting-habitat-endangered-field-birds
http://wemu.org/post/protecting-habitat-endangered-field-birdsOpen natural areas such as meadows, prairies, and "oak openings" are declining habitats, which spells trouble for the species that depend on them. Barbara543noOpen natural areas such as meadows, prairies, and "oak openings" are declining habitats, which spells trouble for the species that depend on them. Barbara

]]>The Green Room: Wind EnergyWashtenaw County continues to be a leader in environmental stewardship. Among the ideas and initiatives underway is an increased commitment to wind energy.Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:57:41 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-wind-energy
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-wind-energyWashtenaw County continues to be a leader in environmental stewardship. Among the ideas and initiatives underway is an increased commitment to wind energy.547noWashtenaw County continues to be a leader in environmental stewardship. Among the ideas and initiatives underway is an increased commitment to wind energy.

]]>The Green Room: The Future of Cycling in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti are increasingly becoming bicycle-friendly. As residents throughout Washtenaw County look long and hard at how to better liveFri, 28 Jun 2013 09:44:30 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-future-cycling-ann-arbor-and-ypsilanti
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-future-cycling-ann-arbor-and-ypsilanti Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti are increasingly becoming bicycle-friendly. As residents throughout Washtenaw County look long and hard at how to better live543no Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti are increasingly becoming bicycle-friendly. As residents throughout Washtenaw County look long and hard at how to better live

]]>The Green Room: Volunteers Help Preserve Balance and Quality in Area WaterwaysClean Water sustains life. And, clean water is dependent on a healthy watershed. Measuring the health of these watersheds is not just the job of scientistsFri, 31 May 2013 07:44:13 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-volunteers-help-preserve-balance-and-quality-area-waterways
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-volunteers-help-preserve-balance-and-quality-area-waterwaysClean Water sustains life. And, clean water is dependent on a healthy watershed. Measuring the health of these watersheds is not just the job of scientists523noClean Water sustains life. And, clean water is dependent on a healthy watershed. Measuring the health of these watersheds is not just the job of scientists

]]>The Green Room: 35 years of Recycle Ann Arbor From a half-dozen college students with a beat up truck to a major business, Barbara Lucas traces the 35 year history of Recycle Ann Arbor on The GreenFri, 26 Apr 2013 09:44:03 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-35-years-recycle-ann-arbor
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-35-years-recycle-ann-arbor From a half-dozen college students with a beat up truck to a major business, Barbara Lucas traces the 35 year history of Recycle Ann Arbor on The Green558no From a half-dozen college students with a beat up truck to a major business, Barbara Lucas traces the 35 year history of Recycle Ann Arbor on The Green

]]>The Green Room: Green Burials Being environmentally responsible, even in death. A fascinating look at 'green burials' on The Green Room from WEMU. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:22:30 -0400http://wemu.org/post/green-room-green-burials
http://wemu.org/post/green-room-green-burials Being environmentally responsible, even in death. A fascinating look at 'green burials' on The Green Room from WEMU. 522no Being environmentally responsible, even in death. A fascinating look at 'green burials' on The Green Room from WEMU.